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Raikkonen struck by engine failure in practice.
Kimi Raikkonen's prospects in the French Grand Prix were compromised by an apparent engine failure just a few minutes into the afternoon practice session at Magny-Cours.
Protesters converge on Magny-Cours.
As if Formula One hadn't endured enough disruption over the past couple of weeks, it appears that the sport may have to ward off accusations that it is a waste of natural resources while on its annual French stopover.
Michelin offers USGP soother.
Whilst far from accepting full responsibility for what happened at Indianapolis Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Michelin has moved to soothe the bad feeling left over from the United States Grand prix by offering to contribute towards a refund for fans left without a meaningful grand prix to watch.
Michelin: Tyres not flawed, just unsuitable.
Michelin has revealed that there was no specific manufacturing problem with the various batches of tyres it took to Indianapolis for the controversial United States Grand Prix, but admitted that the compounds on hand were simply not suitable for the circuit.
Monteiro waits to give EJ15B belated debut.
With the debut of the new Toyota-powered Jordan EJ15B not taking place in Barcelona yesterday [Thursday] as planned, Tiago Monteiro will be hoping for more luck in the yellow machine today.
Have your say on the US Grand Prix.
The United States Grand Prix should have been an event that was discussed because of another fantastic race on the 2005 calendar, but unfortunately the event is now being discussed for all the wrong reasons.
FIA: Chicane 'unfair and potentially dangerous'.
FIA president Max Mosley has attempted to explain his reasons for not sanctioning the installation of a chicane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Sunday, even though it meant that only six cars took part in the event.
Salo scare turns spotlight on brake dust.
A recent routine operation for former Formula One driver Mika Salo has left the FIA with the job of determining just how much danger the current breed of carbon brakes are putting drivers in.
Jerez test - day two: 23 June.
As was the case on Wednesday, Juan Pablo Montoya topped the timesheets as testing at Jerez headed into the second day today [Thursday].
BMW buys major share in Sauber; own team in '06.
BMW will run its own team in the Formula One world championship from next season, having acquired a majority shareholding in the Sauber team, the German company revealed today [Wednesday].
Could the chicane issue have been solved?
As was well documented over the course of the weekend, the installation of a chicane at Indianapolis could have solved the Michelin tyre problem and allowed 20 cars to take to the grid for the start of the United States Grand Prix - and the decision not to install one well and truly split the gri
FIA blasts Michelin teams for 'damaging F1.'
A strongly worded statement from Formula One's governing body the FIA has slammed the seven Michelin teams for refusing to compete in the United States Grand Prix.
Michelin: USGP won't affect F1 future.
Tyre company Michelin has vowed to continue in Formula One, despite suspicions that the withdrawal of its seven teams from the United States Grand Prix could harm its involvement.
Montoya screwed by early running.
Following his disqualification from the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren's Juan Pablo Montoya felt a further blow this weekend at Indianapolis as he had to take to the circuit second for qualifying.
Michelin teams demand chicane - or no race!
The seven Michelin teams have agreed that they will only race in the US Grand Prix if a chicane is fitted before the banked turn 13 overnight.
Michelin-FIA dialogue published.
The FIA has published correspondence between itself and Michelin regarding the ongoing tyre situation in Indianapolis for this weekend's US Grand Prix. The text, in full, is as follows:
Q&A: Pierre Dupasquier.
After the 5pm meeting with the team technical directors, Michelin's Pierre Dupasquier found time to talk to Crash.net about the Indianapolis tyre controversy. Q: What is the latest situation?
George points finger at Formula One.
Far from understanding the politics involved in Sunday's United States Grand Prix, which resulted in a six-car 'race' involving the three Bridgestone teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has directed disgruntled fans to the three parties he feels are to blame for the farrago that pa
Double Toyota tyre failure worries Michelin.
Ralf Schumacher's heavy crash at Indianapolis was caused by a failure of the left rear tyre, and came after a similar problem for Toyota third driver Ricardo Zonta.
Kanaan set for BAR test.
Indy Racing League champion Tony Kanaan is set to be given a run behind the wheel of a BAR Honda after his title success last season.
Ralf out, Zonta in [updated].
Following his practice crash at Indianapolis on Friday, Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher has not been cleared to race this weekend in the US Grand Prix meaning that reserve driver Ricardo Zonta steps into the breach.
Playboy Jenson takes trip to LA.
While most of his colleagues visited New York or went straight to Indianapolis, Jenson Button made the long haul to Los Angeles the day after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Montoya sees red in Canada.
More used to having watch scarlet dominate in grands prix, Juan Pablo Montoya saw red of a different kind in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, as a combination of hues combined to earn him the black flag.
Ferrari Byrne-s midnight oil on qualifying problem
Ferrari chief designer Rory Byrne has been asked to focus on trying to improve the first lap performance of the F2005 in an attempt to give the teams' drivers a better chance in qualifying.